Best Schools in Dunbar, NE
Dunbar, NE has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,718 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Dunbar meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dunbar, NE
The top high schools in Dunbar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
2. Johnson Co Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
3. Nebraska City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebraska City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 428 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dunbar, NE
The top middle schools in Dunbar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 305 Students
2. Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
3. Nebraska City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebraska City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dunbar, NE
The top elementary schools in Dunbar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elementary School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 271 Students
2. Johnson Co Central Elem-cook
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 79 Students
3. Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 146 Students
4. Hayward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebraska City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 280 Students
5. Nebraska City Northside Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebraska City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 394 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dunbar, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dunbar, NE has a total population of 402 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dunbar, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dunbar, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dunbar, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dunbar, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dunbar, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dunbar, NE
How many schools are in Dunbar, NE?
Dunbar, NE has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,718 students in total.
How do schools in Dunbar perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Dunbar score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Dunbar meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dunbar?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations